Lovers Key State Park sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8725325, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Lovers Key State Park in lots like Lovers Key Main Beach Lot, Lovers Key Boat Ramp, Lovers Key North Beach. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $8/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Lovers Key State Park, don't miss the Coconut Shrimp at Flipper's on the Bay. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Lovers Key State Park from Lovers Key Boat Ramp, including the Estero Bay Dolphin Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoLovers Key State Park hosts Low-Tide Shelling and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Lovers Key State Park into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. The statewide Florida State Parks pet policy bars pets from the beach and swimming areas at every park, including Lovers Key. Leashed pets are fine elsewhere in the park, just not on the sand. Source: Florida State Parks — Rules, Pet Policy and FAQ pages, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is confined to on-site restaurants, lodges or permitted special events statewide. Lovers Key has no food and beverage concession, so there is no lawful way to drink on this beach. Source: Florida State Parks — Rules, Pet Policy and FAQ pages, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires are confined to designated areas statewide, and Lovers Key has no grill, fire ring or bonfire pit anywhere in the park. Source: Florida State Parks — Rules, Pet Policy and FAQ pages, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Florida state parks bar aircraft, including drones, from taking off or landing anywhere in the park outside an emergency, and Lovers Key has no guest drone landing facility. Source: Florida State Parks — Rules, Pet Policy and FAQ pages, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. Smoking is allowed in outdoor park areas by default statewide, unless a specific area is posted off limits, and no such posting was found for Lovers Key. Source: Florida State Parks — Rules, Pet Policy and FAQ pages, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing is confined to designated areas of the park, and a Florida fishing license is generally required. Source: Florida State Parks — Rules, Pet Policy and FAQ pages, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 62D-2.014 (Activities and Recreation), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Lovers Key State Park, the sun sets at 7:16 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:20 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Lovers Key State Park update at the top of the conditions page.